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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22
CHAPTER NXXV.

=. THE CONCLUSION OF THE MATTER
Hben the rain ceased and the moon began
80 shine, jess was still fleeing like wild
hing across the plain on the top of the noun
ain She felt no sense of exhaustion now or
laan of weariness her only idea was to get
away, right away somewhere, where she
7syyld lose herself and nobody would ever see
ner again. Presently she came to the top of
}scnw Kloof, and in bewildered way reCog-
ai;er,d the SPOT and commenced to descend it,
esn-s was o place where she might lie until
1jo,, &tt,l, for no one ever came there except
aa2bF sn3 again some wandering katfir herd
On she sprang, from rock to rock, a wild,
weird figure, well in keeping with the solemn
Ind titanic sadness of the place.
Twice she fell, once right into the stream,
csEt she took no heed, she did not
-soen seem to feel it. At last she was
at Che bottom, now creeping like a black
jut across the wide spaces Of moonlight and
now swallowed up in the shadow There
's,tore her was the mouth of her little cave;
80 strength was leaving her at last, ard she
VII ;.un to creep into it, broken hearted,
.ra1ed and-dying
"Oh, God, forgive mel God forgive me-
I'D InOaned, as she sank upon the rocky
6n.' BESSIE, | sinned against you, but
Id washed away my sin did it for you,
lsesst love, not for myself. | had rather
tsirt died Tran kill him for myself You viii
rr@lry John now, and you will never never
univ what ! did for you. ! am going to die.
know that. l am dying, Oh, if | only
'.-sii'i see his face once more before | die-be-
l,Ss ! die,n
SlaTly the weSterin9 moonlight crept down
~ tiackness of the rock. Now at last it
s~T.tl into the little cave and played upon
%a' sleeping face lying within two feet Of
aa Her prayer had been granted; there
'rs- 1er lover by her side.
~ nh a start and great sigh of doubt she
5aN him Was he deadi She dragged her
-rir u him Oh her hands and knees and list
au 4 for his breathing, if perchance he still
ny,athcd and was not n vision. Then it came
~lA,sng and slow, the breath of u man in deer
aserf.
should she try to wake him. What for
~ rai hlm she was murderess and then &c
'oi mn. sec her die for instinct told her that
1ature was exhausted; and she knew that she
"A certainly going-going fast, No, hun
dreG times mo-
only she put her hand into her breast and
inv ont the pass, on the back of which she
has written to him, and thrust it between hi,
lrsaloss fingers. 1t should speak for her Ther
s.,e leaned over him and watched his sleeping
lKaos u very incarnation of infinite, dcSpairine
ssDaaruess and love that Is deeper than M,
crave. And as she watched gradually hei
ssyt sid legs grew cold and numb, till al
lg1gth she could feel nothing below hei
n5som. She was dead nearly to the heart
The rays of the moon faded slowly from tb,
fszel of the little cave, and Johns face grew
dark 10 her darkening sight She bent dow
sso2 kissed him once, twice, thrice.
Yben nj last the end came, There was
''Arvast eaShing Of liGht before her eyes and til,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

After many years Of experimenting, a
correspondent of Live Stock Journal
gives utterauce to the following conclu-
sions: LIST. Whole potatoes will produce
Il crop Il week or ten days earlier than
those which are divided. ID. small pota-
toes will produce as good, if not bet
ter, results than large ores. Sd. The
seed end is the better one to plant because
it starts with more vigor and produces
more and larger potatoes. 4th. y large
piece is better on ordinary soil than small
pieces or eyes. 9TH. Potatoes with
sprouts long enough to break off in plant
ing are not so good as those with eyes
advanced just enough to indicate vgor,
9Th. The form cannot, as "A rule, be
changed by planting in any particular
form. eth. Two distinct varieties won't
mix in the same hill. Sth. The more we
investigate the scab the less we know
about it.
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jess waiting TO greet MIN at It's gates.
TIE END.


Il am very glad of the opportunity given
me 10y the query to thank Notes and Queries
for the recommendation of dry salt as a cure
for falling hair. My hair had come out fright
fully for several months, SO that | dreaded
touching it with brush. Thinking that salt
could do no harm, anyway, and remembering
the benefit always derived from sea air and
la hing, / tried it, and was surprised at the
result, for after three pplications-putting
it on at night and brushing and shaking out
in the morning-not one hair came out with
the most vigorous brushing Ihave used it
three on four times a week since the middle
of November, and notice a perceptibc thick
ching of my hair and no disagrecabe results
whatever The treatment might not be so
beneficial to every ono, of course, but have
written this fully. feeling that | could hardly
say too much in praise of what has been 50
guccessful with myself. Boston Transcript
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

To drive Il stake or n short pole into the
ground by striking the top with a heavy
hammer or sledge Is an easy matter, but
when the pole is a long one other means
must be employed. Long poles, such as
hop poles, for instance, are generally set
by the tedious process OF making a hole
with n crowbar and forcing the pole in as
one best can. An improved process is the
following: Take block oi hard wood
about a foot long and five inches square at
top and bottom; hollow out one side of it
a little, so as to fit against the pole; bevel
of the other side, to make the block very
thin at the bottom, i. e., wedge shaped,
and drive staple in this side. Holding
the block against the pole, wind trace
chain around both and hook it ON. Then
strike with sledge or AK upon the block.
The pole will be driven firmly into the
ground
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

In II recent circular Commissioner Col
man calls attention to the fact that at the
last session of congress additional appro-
priatiOns for continuing the work of the
national department for the establishment
Of silk culture in the United States were
made. Under the provision of this act
will be continued the experiments in silk
reeiing III Washington, and the depart
ment will purchase the cocoons necessary
therefor on terms specified in circular, a
copy of which will be forwarded on writ
ten application to any silk grower inter
ested. This circular contains in addition
to directions for shipping cocoons, etc,
advice about the sitting of cocoons, Il sub
Ject on which amateurs are sadly ignor-
ant, Address "The Commissioner of Ag-
riculture, Washington, ID. c."
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OF Interest to Wool Growers.

On the subject of washing wool The
Wool Journal says more than nine tenths
of the domestic clip now comes to market
unwaShcd. The quotations are mostly
made for unwashed wool. Shrinkages
are more accurately estimated on wool in
its natural state than when it has been
washed. There Is no uniform standard
among growers as to how much or how
little it shall be washed. So it happens
that Il miscellaneous lot of washed wool
$50 called, collected in any of the sections
where the old practice of sheep washing
still prevails, varies so widely in condi-
ton that anything like correct estimate
of the shrinkage of the entire lot is impos-
sible. 1t is little better than guessing to
buy such n lot at Il stated price per pound.
The well washed wool generally sells the
half washed lots.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

The following different ways of treating
balky horses have been recommended by
various hOrsemen as eflicacious, in their
experience, with balky animals: First
Pat the horse on the neck, examine him
carefully, first ON one side and then tho
other; if you can get him a handful Of
grass give it to him. Then jump into the
wagon and give the word to go, and he will
generally obey. Second-Taking the
horse out of the shafts and turning him
around in circle until he is giddy will
generally start him. Third-Anothcr
way to cure II balky horse is to place your
hand over his nose and shut off his wind
until he wants to go. Fourth-Then,
again, take couple of turns of stout
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

THE CONCORD GRAPE AND ITS ORIGINATOR.
The grapes generally cultivated at the
time the Concord was introduced were the
Isabella, and in some few localities the
Catawba. The grape, owing 10 rot, mill
CIV, etc, was considered a wy uncertain
fruit, and not until the advent If the Con-
cord was it proven that LrG."s could be
grown in the northern states. 'lc not
up to the present standard d. to quality,
the Concord comes more nearly to thriv-
ing everywhere and under all conditions
than any other variety, Il fact that ex-
plains its popularity.
The American Agriculturist. for which
the above cut was originally drawn, says
that "A popularity Of the Concord is that
the farther west it is grown from the
place of its origin the better it is As
many readers already know, the Concord
was chance Seeding Of n wild grape
found by Mr.. Bull in his New England
home. Being of superior quality he
sowed the seeds of this, and one of the
seedlings proving to be of promise, he
chriStencd it Concord, in hrnor of his
home, and proceeded to cultivate it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

Thorough wedding is Il most important
point in onion culture.
The earlier fruit is thin the more profit
able the operation.
Sheep multiply fast and returns come
from them quickly. The owner of a we'll
managed flock has wool to sell in the
latter part of spring, lambs in midsummer
and mutton at other times of year, besides
supplying his own table.
\ little more care for the ornamental
trees would add greatly to the beauty and
value of il' f"rm homestead.
The lsAa ..th early peas and
beans may bc m.',c To carry late crop of
squashes of cucumber pickles.
Early cut hay, cured green, gives color
and flavor to butter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

when heavy rainfall continues for some
days, the porous subsoil above the tiles
becomes filled to II higher point and tile
volume of water increases. Ii the tiles
are small in proportion To the water they
must carry away. the water fills up above
them, and when running full they cannot
keep the level down. In many cases
where the tiles are small the porous earth
is filed entirely to the surface and several
days are required after the rain ceases to
allow the drains to reduce it. Three or
four feet of porous earth VIII hold a
great amount of water and drink up a
heavy rain like n sponge, giving it out
sidewise into the drains ut its leisure.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22
No Fourth for Him.

A small scion of Cass avenue family
went to church the other Sunday and
heard the minister make stirring appeal
for funds to build new church
The next day his mother overheard q
dialogue in which her youngster was the
first speaker.
"Whatcher goin' to buy Fourth of July,
Jimmy"
"Oh, lemmins, an ice cream, an fire
crackers. Whatchooy'
"Nawthin' amt goin' to have emmy
Fourth Goin' to save me money and buy
church. detroit Free Press
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

twine around the fore legs, Just below the
knee, tight enough for the horse to feel it;
tic in bow knot; at the first click he will
probably go dancing off. After going
short distance you can get out and remove
the string to prevent injury to the ten
dons. Fifth-Again, you can try the fol-
lowing: Take the tail of the horse be-
tween the hind legs and tie It by cord to
the saddle girth. SiXth-Tic Il string
around the horses ear, close to the head |;
this will divert his attention and start
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Al whch anybody VINO has ever had the
q"Ssnre on dark nlgh6 OF wandering along
NJ caiied ROAD on the African Veldt Will
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Buckien's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvE IN the world for Cuts
Bru SEES Sores, Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chiblains,
TOrns and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
lures Piles or no pay required 1t is guaran-
iced to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded Price % cents per box For sale by
Bpnupre az I.Owrey.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

Eastern dGrymcn have found it a good
plan to feed fresh skinned milk and
buttermilk together to cows This is con-
sid.rcd a profitable way of utilizing the
skinned milk, only to render it effective,
the SKINNED milk must not be too old
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

In Thomas county, Kan, all the town.
ships are named after soldiers Of the
Eighth Kansas who were Filled at Chick
amauga, the battle at which Gen. Thomas
won his greatest fame.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF GENERAL INTEREST
TO AGRlCULTURlSTS.
he Workings of Underground Drains
Explained-The Management of BaIi<y
Horses-Some Interesting Facts About
the Concord Grape and Its Orig inator.

The cut here given represents the origi-
nator of the Concord grape mt work in his
vineyard. In Introducing the Concord
grape in 1870 NJ J.. ". Bull. Of Concord,
Mass, did his country great service. ~
Is att"'cd Ivy the fact that today the Con
cord is tine grape for the million, being
more generally cultivated than amy one
other variety.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-07-22

Deranpeuent Of the rr,with constipation.
injure the complex ion. induce PIN pies sulluw
skin, etc. Remove the cause 10y using Cur
ter'S Little Liver Pills, one u do Z.
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aasfgaudrla Oazette,
MONDAY EVENING, MAY 1G.

EXPLOSION IN RrCHMoND.-A few min
utes before o'clock Saturday night the
boiler of the Richmond Paper Manufactur-
ing Company's mill exploded with terrific
violence, totally demolishing the engine
house, and scattering brick and timbers in
all directions. It's reported that two or three
men are buried in the debris, but nothing
positive could be learned. The only person
reported killed is Charles Mettert, son of a
Waterman at the paper mill, who had gone
to see his father. The main building, in
which work was going on, was not dam
aged, though the operatives were badly
frightened Portions of the boiler were
thrown hundred yards, but, fortunately,
without damage. The mill is in close prox-
unity to the Union depot buildings, and for
awhile it was thought locomotive e1plo.
sion had occurred.
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WARRENTON-Trains Nos. so, 81, sd, 55, 5S
and 50 connect daily to and from Warrenton
FRANKLIN DIYISION-Daily,e except Sunday.
Leave Rocky Mt. 7:40 a. M, arrive Franklin
730 p m,. arrive Rocky Mt. 1890 p. m
GORDONSVILLE-Trains leave Orange for
Gordonsvlle 1853 a. m, 2:3O p m and 900 D.
p H. daily, and S:45 a. N. daily except Sunday
Returning, leave Gordonsvilc for Orange 1855 a.
M, 1i25 p H., and APO p. m. daily, and 90 a.
m. daily except Sunday.
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE.
On trains Nos. so and 81 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between New York and Atlanta, via Danville
On trains Nos. 50 and 90 Pullman Buffet Sleep
ers between Washington and Montgomery, and
Washington and Aiken, via Danville
On trains Nos. 81 and SO Pullman Slccpers be-
tween Washington and Louisville, and Char
lottesville and Cincinnati.
On trains Nos. ga and 50 Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and Little Rock
via Lynchburg and Memphis.
On trains Nos. SO and IS Pullman Buffet
Sleepers between Washington and New Orleans,
via Lynchcurg and Kennesaw route.
WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION
- asla4f; TRAiNs' n1iIY EXCEPT it5 SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria 600 a. m, 9:2o a. m. and
4:5O p. M; arrive at Round Hill 11:20 q. M.
11:45 q. N. aud T:19 p. III.
Returning, trains leave Round Hill Cos q. m.
lid a. N snd LIB p. M, arriving at Alexan-
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The 800 a. m. train from Alexandria connects
at Round Hill with stage for Blue RIDGE Berry
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for Aldie and Middleburg.
The 900 a. N. train and 400 =. m. train from
Alexandria connects ct Vienna with stages for
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TARRED AND FEATHERED.-Mrs.S Sarah
Davis, of Lees Corners, near Saginaw, Mich,
was recently divorced from her husband on
account of scandal with DR.. Andrew EN-
cry. The latter has wife and six children.
One night last week crowd of forty men
surrounded the house, broke in the doors
aud took Mrs. Davis out. The woman
fought desperately. The men stripped her
to the waist and applied coat of tar and
feathers. This morning she had recovered
sufficiently to leave the town and was peIt'
cd with rotten eggs as she took the train.